Ōsen Falls

What it is

• A twenty-five meter waterfall formed from volcanic welded tuff.
• The rock surface appears red because of iron content in the water.
• The surrounding forest contains large horse chestnut and oak trees.

What to see

• A thirty-five meter tall katsura tree from the Forest Giants 100 Selection.
• Red-colored rock faces created by the mineral-rich stream water.
• The twenty-five meter drop of the falls into the mountain stream.

Getting there

• Park at the lot located two kilometers from Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland.
• Walk one kilometer down a mountain path to reach the falls.
• Carry bear precautions and avoid drinking the stream water.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.